Chaos at the Capitol: FBI search for man suspected of leaving pipe bombs

WASHINGTON — The FBI is searching for the person they say is suspected of leaving pipe bombs at two locations in Washington, D.C., Wednesday.

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Officials said law enforcement agencies were alerted of suspected pipe bombs left at the headquarters of the Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee Wednesday afternoon.

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The person was wearing a gray, hooded sweatshirt, jeans and a mask. He was seen carrying a large, black bag.

The two locations are separated by about a five-minute walk, WTOP reported.

ABC News reported that the suspected pipe bombs were active. Capitol Police said they could have caused “great harm” if detonated.

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“The USCP Hazardous Materials Response Team determined that both devices were, in fact, hazardous and could cause great harm to public safety,” officials said in a statement, according to ABC News.

If you have any information about the incident, call the FBI tip hotline, 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), or contact the FBI online.

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You can also contact your local FBI office or an American embassy or consulate.

If the information leads to the location, arrest and conviction of the person responsible, a $50,000 reward is being offered.

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